Beasty Blox Gigablox is an exciting new slot game by Jelly, inviting players to venture deep into the African jungle, where formidable creatures like boss-like snakes, crocodiles, and what appear to be tigers await. You might wonder about the presence of tigers in Africa, and you’d be correct in thinking that tigers are not native to the African continent. In reality, tigers are the world’s largest cat species and are found in Asia, not Africa. However, for the sake of the game’s imaginative world, we can either pretend that the tiger-like creature with human characteristics represents a lion or simply embrace the idea that, in this game’s universe, tigers indeed roam the African jungle.
As the game’s title suggests, the reels have the potential to expand, creating Gigablox symbols as large as 4×4 on any given spin. During the Free Spins feature, Wild Symbols come with multipliers, and if multiple Wilds contribute to a single win, their multipliers are multiplied together. It’s as if you can sense the untamed power of these jungle beasts in action!
Gameplay and symbols
Jelly has opted for a default RTP (Return to Player) value of 95%, which, while not terrible, falls short of the higher levels that could have made Beasty Blox more competitive among its Gigablox counterparts. Moreover, the game features a highly volatile mathematical model and offers only one way to play it. This means players can wager between 20 pence/cents and £/€50 per spin, with no option for an ante bet or feature buy to potentially expedite access to the more thrilling aspects of the game.
The game grid in Beasty Blox Gigablox is held together by what appears to be four pieces of lashed wood. It consists of 6 reels and 4 rows, offering 4,096 ways to win. To secure a payout, players need to land matching symbols on adjacent reels starting from the leftmost side.
The symbols that yield payouts include the familiar 9-A card royals adorned with foliage, offering rewards ranging from 1 to 1.5 times the bet for landing 6 of the same kind. Additionally, there are thematic symbols such as a snake, a crocodile, a lion, and a gorilla, which can pay out 3 to 6 times the bet for achieving a 6-symbol combination. Skull wild symbols assist in completing winning combinations by substituting for all paying symbols and can appear on all reels except the four central ones.
Slot features
In terms of gameplay elements, Beasty Blox offers a mix of traditional and less common features. The core features include the Gigablox mechanic and free spins, while some less typical ones include wild multipliers in free spins and the Super Staxx feature.
Free Spins
In Beasty Blox, the diamond symbols serve as the scatter symbols. If you land at least 5 scatter symbols, it triggers the free spins feature, with each scatter revealing either 1 or 2 free spins. The minimum number of free spins you can receive is 6.
During the free spins round, wild symbols can reveal win multipliers of either x2 or x3, and these wild multipliers can further multiply each other. This feature enhances the potential for substantial wins during the free spins bonus round, making it an exciting part of the game.
Gigablox
The Gigablox feature is activated randomly during the game, causing reels to merge and form Gigablox symbols. These Gigablox symbols can appear in sizes of up to 4×4 blocks. However, for calculating wins, these Gigablox symbols are broken down into individual 1×1-sized symbols.
It’s important to note that all regular paid symbols and Super Staxx symbols have the potential to land as Gigablox, but wilds and diamonds cannot. Importantly, Gigablox symbols are guaranteed to be present on every spin, adding an exciting twist to the gameplay.
Super Staxx
The Super Staxx feature is exclusively active during the free spins round. When Super Staxx symbols make an appearance, they unveil a pay symbol, never wilds or scatters. With each Super Staxx symbol that appears, it reveals between 2 to 5 potential ways to win for each revealed symbol. This feature adds an element of excitement and surprise to the free spins, potentially leading to more significant payouts as these revealed symbols can contribute to winning combinations.
Verdict
The Gigablox concept has been employed by several game developers, and it’s interesting to note that Jelly, the studio behind Beasty Blox Gigablox, has explored this mechanic in previous titles as well. The previous release was considered one of its best slots and this is not any different. Hot Rise Games introduced us to the thrilling Monsters Vs Gigablox, while Northern Lights Gaming showcased a charming group of furry companions in Prized Pets Gigablox. Jelly, not a stranger to Gigablox games, previously introduced us to large, shaggy creatures in Buffalo Blox Gigablox and now presents a quartet of African animals in Beasty Blox Gigablox.
In terms of character design, Buffalo Blox Gigablox maintains a natural and true-to-life representation of animals, while Beasty Blox leans towards a more animated and playful style, imbuing the creatures with human-like features and characteristics. These characters are meticulously crafted, boasting impressive details. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that the game’s environment reflects the harsh realities of the wild, evident in the presence of a skull on the Wild Symbol. The value of the Wild Symbol is further accentuated during the Free Spins, where it carries a multiplier of either 2X or 3X.
The Gigablox mechanic plays a pivotal role in the game, allowing symbols to expand to the size of 16 regular symbols, forming 4×4 clusters. Landing a Gigablox of 3×3 or 4×4 starting from the first reel guarantees a win, injecting excitement into the gameplay. It’s worth noting that one aspect that could have been improved is the game’s RTP (Return to Player) of 95%, which falls slightly below the standard RTP for slot games.
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